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Cicada Storm

On It — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:32:35 GMT

I have no idea which areas of the country might be affected. I am not a fan of the sound they make.

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roeroe1005 — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:42:57 GMT

I think they are already here in southern Delaware.

One of the recent warmer evenings, they were partying hard. I video'd their sounds and sent it to my nephew. His reaction was "WTH?". Even with the doors/windows shut, I could hear them late into the evening. And it's only April.

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:44:15 GMT

Yikes, I hope I don't encounter any, just looking at them gives me the creeps😒!

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Krimpette — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:54:13 GMT

I realize they're harmless, but I hate when they fly in your face accidently and even if I step on one by accident. I haven't seen them yet in the metro-DC area, but we sure have had them in the past.

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Estellee — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:55:30 GMT

@On It Thanks for that tidbit. Fortunately it doesn't seem like they will be making their way down to South Florida.

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Bri369 — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:55:31 GMT

They're coming soon in Chicago 😲

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haddon9 — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:56:56 GMT

Years ago when we lived in NJ we had them. They were loud and big! I can remeember them covering a tree that we had in the backyard.

I've never seen them here in our community and we've been here over thirty years. Fingers crossed they haven't arrived in this location!

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SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:03:37 GMT

I read somewhere that this year's cicada emergence will be one for the books...historical.

From google:

"How bad will cicadas be in 2024?

For the first time in 221 years, all seven periodical cicada species will emerge at the same time. Illinois and Missouri will see the largest concentration of cicadas. You can expect to start seeing the 2024 cicadas at the end of May. The oncoming brood of cicadas will not harm humans or pets.3 days ago"

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goldensrbest — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:02:28 GMT

Have not seen any in many years,but do remember as a kid seeing them,long time ago.

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Desertdi — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:04:29 GMT

@Bri369 wrote:
They're coming soon in Chicago 😲

@Bri369

And, I can tell you "firsthand"...they've been there before !!! di

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:10:25 GMT

I saw on the early morning news a couple of days ago that one town up North had several calls to 911 due to all the noise. I guess they thought someone was being hurt.

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bmorechick — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:23:18 GMT

Good morning folks! Woo hoo off work today for a long, hopefully warm weekend!

so I love the cicada and look forward to the seasonal guys that chirp late July and August.However, living on the Eastern Shore of MD, we will not get this double brood and actually, we never get those. Apparently, this area was underwater for centuries, so a solid ground foundation never formed for them to burrow. They cannot burrow in our sandy soil as the habitat does not support them.

I was curious as to why we don't get the onslaught and my local university entomology dept. helped me out with my curiosity. However, my family 150 miles to the west over the Chesapeake Bay will get slammed!

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geezerette — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:46:19 GMT

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SharkE — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:52:40 GMT

What's that other word for them ? I can't remember.

I hate moths, too.

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Desertdi — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:12:59 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
What's that other word for them ? I can't remember.

I hate moths, too.

@SharkE I've heard them called KATYDIDS (some type of cricket)...which also make a lot of noise

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:33:36 GMT

They are very loud, and I hate seeing their empty shells all over. We don't have any large trees in our neighborhood, as it is a fairly new development, so I don't think we will see as many as I know they love the big trees.

I am sure we will hear them though!!!

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SharkE — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:42:28 GMT

Probaly katydids. I have no use for grasshoppers either. If your reading at night and the moths are rampant your lible to get one flying right straight in your face. When you swat them they look just like dust

Nothing to them. I keep doors shut and don't stand there with the door wide open like some people.

I get more then my share of flies. Put out stinking water based traps to trap them. Yuck ! that stuff stinks

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:55 GMT

I so wish G@D had created a world without any types of bugs.

And snakes.

Other than that, I'm good.

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:04:29 GMT

I think it was in June 2021 and while watching CNN a reporter was on the Capitol steps reporting and a cicada landed on his jacket collar and was crawling around while he was on camera he didn't notice or feel it until it starting crawling near his face, he quickly swatted it off and said 'WT- bleep! ' It was funny but not funny, felt sorry for the guy, eek!

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SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:29:28 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
What's that other word for them ? I can't remember.

I hate moths, too.

A 'PITE'...Pain In The Ear.